They eventually end up running a successful cottage industry sweater business on a remote island offshore of Ireland (although the film was shot in Scotland).

They hide on a motorboat when they spot some policemen, but accidentally start the engine and reach the open sea before they run out of petrol.

However, a joke MacDonagh had made to some local children make the residents believe he is married to all three women, and an outraged mob set out to drive away the immoral interlopers.

Dora organises matters, offering the local women £4 10s for each sweater, keeping the remaining 10 shillings for herself and her friends.

"[4] TV Guide rated the film 3/5 stars, writing "this delightfully zany British comedy gets added spark from the three main actresses and the ever-precocious Holloway.

"[5] Radio Times also gave the film 3/5 stars, calling the three actresses "a joy to behold", and concluding "director Cyril Frankel's engaging piece of Irish whimsy is slight but diverting.